01-07-2025
From classic musicals, friendships to drag queens: Cape Town's theatre line-up this week
Mackenzie Steyn who stars as Princess Aurora in the enchanting and whimsical play 'Sleeping Beauty'.
This classic fairytale, written by Gillian Jones, centres around a baby princess name Aurora, who got cursed by a mischievous and wicked fairy named Maleficent, who declared that on her sixteenth birthday, she will prick her finger on a spinning wheel and die.
The cast includes Mackenzie Steyn, Carla Horn, Mark McAllister, Cayla Kriel, Sarah van Niekerk, Ameila du Toit, Françoise Kock, Eloine de Klerk, Erik van Zyl, Liam Allwood, Jan-Paul Dreyer and Jackson Kock.
Where: The Playhouse Theatre
When: Thursday, July 3, until July 12. Show times differ, depending on the day.
'Back 2 Back'
This play follows two friends as navigate a 42-year friendship, all while trying to navigate life as old people.
Starring Alistair Izobell and Loukmaan Adams in the leading roles, it explores themes of acceptance, reflection and friendship.
Where: The Artscape Theatre Centre.
When: Runs until Saturday, July 5. All shows start at 7pm.
'Everybody's Talking About Jamie'
This uplifting musical is about a 16-year-old boy named Jamie whose dream is to become a drag queen.
Exploring themes of self-expression, acceptance and resilience, Jamie comes across multiple hurdles in order to realise his dream.
Where: The Artscape Theatre Centre.
When: From Wednesday, July 9 until July 19. Show times differ, depending on the day.
